Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION
EDIT 2000 focuses on creating teaching and learning environments using technology. We will design products for learning environments through numerous activities with various technologies.

PURPOSE
To teach preservice teachers to use and manage technology in educational settings and to communicate means for using technology in educational settings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop an exploratory, experimental approach to technology with a willingness to try new applications

Define various types of learning styles and strategies and explain how technology can support the needs of diverse learners

Operate available computer hardware and associated peripherals

Evaluate resources for their potential for achieving instructional objectives

Plan instruction that incorporates technology in appropriate ways

Use technology as a personal productivity tool

Recognize various implication for computer use in K-12 schools and other educational settings

Reflect on literature related to using technology in educational settings

Access, evaluate, and utilize online educational resources

Explain and give concrete examples of how all the technologies learned in this class can be used to enhance instruction and personal productivity

Create learning activities and products with the following software that will enhance instruction and personal productivity:

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Web development software

Graphic design software

Graphic organizer software

Curriculum-specific software

LABS
Participants must comply with all lab procedures and policies as established by the University of Georgia.

*Laptop Cart Checkout Procedure. There are 10 Macs and 10 PCs in the cart. Each laptop has its own number. Checkout a laptop from the charger and fill out the check-out sheet. Do NOT remove any power cords from inside of the cart. Stick the power cord to the velcro. After the class, you return the laptop to the assigned place in the cart. Plug in the laptop so that it can be recharged for the next user.

MATERIALS
You are welcome to bring: your own laptop (must be charged), breakfast or lunch, and enthusiasm for our class.

GRADING POLICY
Throughout the semester we will discuss your progress in the course. This may be achieved through email, office appointments, and during class times. You are welcome to turn in assignments ahead of time for formative feedback. Please note that late work is not accepted. You will be given a “late pass” that may be used once during the semester.

You will be given sufficient class time to get started on assignments and ask questions. Just as other classes require you to complete research in the library or listen to language tapes, you may find it necessary to complete your work in a campus computer lab before or after class, or on weekends. Assignments are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise indicated.

Resubmitting work: If you turn in an assignment on time and receive a grade below 80%, you may resubmit the assignment by the next class meeting after the assignment is returned to you. The highest grade you can receive on a resubmitted assignment is an 80%. The completed web-based portfolio and the final reflection are not eligible for resubmittal.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Participation and attendance are worth 10% of your overall grade. However, 100% of your grade is affected when you do not attend class nor participate — as it will be difficult, if not impossible, to catch up on missed work. To miss scheduled demonstrations or discussions seriously compromises your learning.

You are permitted to miss three classes without penalty. If you miss four classes, the highest grade you can earn for this course is a 90%. Missing more than four classes may result in a WF for the semester. I do not wish to be in the position of judging whether an absence should be excused or not. If you miss class, for any reason, you will be marked absent and it will count against your participation and attendance grade.

Attendance will be taken during the first 10 minutes of class via a sign-in sheet. You will be counted tardiness if you show up after the first 10 minutes. Three (3) tardiness is considered as one absence. You will be counted absent if you sign in for another student. You will be counted absent if you leave class early (unless the entire class is dismissed). The course instructor reserves the right to assign a penalty to the participation and attendance grade for excessive tardiness.

LATE PASS POLICY
All students will have at least one opportunity to earn a “late pass”. Late passes can be used to submit an assignment up to 24 hours after the due date with no penalty. One late pass may be used to excuse an absence. If a student has multiple late passes – they cannot be used for multiple absences. Late passes cannot be used for group projects or the final project. Late passes expire on Monday, April 14.

LATE SUBMISSION POLICY
One day late (up to 24 hours): 10% deduction (Do you have a late pass? Then no worries!)
Two days late (up to 48 hours): 15% deduction
Three days late (up to 72 hours): 20% deduction
Four days late (up to 96 hours): 25% deduction
More than 4 days (after 96 hours): No point

HONESTY POLICY
All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. The full version of “A Culture of Honesty: Politics and Procedures” detailing UGA’s policies on this matter can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/culture_honesty.htm

ACCOMODATIONS
If you have a disability and would like to request accomodations, please feel free to discuss this with me. All individuals receiving accommodations in the classroom must be registered with Disability Services. Please visit their website at http://www.dissvcs.uga.edu for further information.

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course;deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.